{"id":1026,"date":"2024-06-06T19:04:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T19:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/federalcontractingcenter.com\/?page_id=1026"},"modified":"2026-10-13T14:13:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T18:13:58","slug":"8a-business-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/fcc\/8a-business-development\/","title":{"rendered":"8a Business Development Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7ndsgea-c02d451c2a2a24eba9df72498ec29550\">\n.avia-section.av-7ndsgea-c02d451c2a2a24eba9df72498ec29550{\nbackground-color:#f4f7fb;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-7ndsgea-c02d451c2a2a24eba9df72498ec29550 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1026'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-7m6jqqa-9e36eec65fd8cebe4b620b26e8ace4b1 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7m6jqqa-9e36eec65fd8cebe4b620b26e8ace4b1\">\n.flex_column.av-7m6jqqa-9e36eec65fd8cebe4b620b26e8ace4b1{\nwidth:48%;\nmargin-left:0;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-7m6jqqa-9e36eec65fd8cebe4b620b26e8ace4b1 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:4%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7m6jqqa-9e36eec65fd8cebe4b620b26e8ace4b1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5l908a-f129e877b5e13087d9472e42021ce204\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mv5l908a-f129e877b5e13087d9472e42021ce204 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\ncolor:#8a6a1f;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mv5l908a-f129e877b5e13087d9472e42021ce204 '  ><div class='avia_textblock space av_inherit_color' ><p><strong>&#8212; SBA 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5l9k21-38e7bc65c0bce20b00fa245b7b8fecc7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mv5l9k21-38e7bc65c0bce20b00fa245b7b8fecc7{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#104179;\nfont-size:54px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mv5l9k21-38e7bc65c0bce20b00fa245b7b8fecc7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mv5l9k21-38e7bc65c0bce20b00fa245b7b8fecc7 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:54px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mv5l9k21-38e7bc65c0bce20b00fa245b7b8fecc7 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#104179;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mv5l9k21-38e7bc65c0bce20b00fa245b7b8fecc7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mv5l9k21-38e7bc65c0bce20b00fa245b7b8fecc7 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mv5l9k21-38e7bc65c0bce20b00fa245b7b8fecc7 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"Sectiontitleheader\"  class='av-special-heading av-mv5l9k21-38e7bc65c0bce20b00fa245b7b8fecc7 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >8(a) Certification<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5l9wef-158daaf9505142c465198774ab118149\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mv5l9wef-158daaf9505142c465198774ab118149 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#2d3748;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mv5l9wef-158daaf9505142c465198774ab118149 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>The 8(a) program gives eligible small businesses as many as nine years of access to sole-source awards, SBA coaching and set-aside competitions. The rules for getting in changed in 2026, and the SBA now looks hard at every file. We check your eligibility, assemble your records and guide your application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5lbyzr-c98620deec19623030edb0b1a4d53b4f\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-mv5lbyzr-c98620deec19623030edb0b1a4d53b4f .iconlist_icon{\ncolor:#ffffff;\nbackground-color:#104179;\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-mv5lbyzr-c98620deec19623030edb0b1a4d53b4f .iconlist_icon svg:first-child{\nstroke:#ffffff;\nfill:#ffffff;\nheight:16px;\nwidth:16px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-icon-list-container.av-mv5lbyzr-c98620deec19623030edb0b1a4d53b4f .av_iconlist_title{\nfont-size:16px;\ncolor:#2d3748;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-mv5lbyzr-c98620deec19623030edb0b1a4d53b4f  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_buttonrow '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small 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class=\"fa-solid fa-star\" style=\"color: #cba24a;\"><\/i> <span style=\"color: #104179; font-weight: 600;\">Excellent<\/span> <span style=\"color: #2d3748;\"> on Google \u00b7 133 reviews<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5ldohb-0b2e980048270486cff51c2847348f5c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mv5ldohb-0b2e980048270486cff51c2847348f5c .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\ncolor:#4a5569;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mv5ldohb-0b2e980048270486cff51c2847348f5c '  ><div class='avia_textblock mobile-text av_inherit_color' ><p>Trusted with about 1,200 SAM.gov entities on a federal contract<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5le6ne-55c56d8a8c1171683f2e85adc093b937\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mv5le6ne-55c56d8a8c1171683f2e85adc093b937 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Participants can win contracts limited to 8(a) firms, receive sole-source awards within set dollar limits and work with an SBA business opportunity specialist for as long as nine years. Eligibility rests on the people behind the company: owners who meet both the social and the economic disadvantage tests must hold a majority stake and run the business.<\/p>\n<p>Companies owned by tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian Organizations and Community Development Corporations can take part too, under separate rules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-72ego2q-3abf08d67c693f3963d20dc3b5e8dd4c\">\n.flex_column.av-72ego2q-3abf08d67c693f3963d20dc3b5e8dd4c{\nwidth:48%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:18px 18px 18px 18px;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-72ego2q-3abf08d67c693f3963d20dc3b5e8dd4c .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:4%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-72ego2q-3abf08d67c693f3963d20dc3b5e8dd4c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5q6x4l-87678e365e2474f91e9582496863c58d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mv5q6x4l-87678e365e2474f91e9582496863c58d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mv5q6x4l-87678e365e2474f91e9582496863c58d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mv5q6x4l-87678e365e2474f91e9582496863c58d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-26  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-4448 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4448 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/fcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/what-is-8a-certification.webp\" alt='What Is 8(a) Certification and SBA Business Development Program Benefits' title='what-is-8a-certification'  height=\"465\" width=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/fcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/what-is-8a-certification.webp 580w, https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/fcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/what-is-8a-certification-300x241.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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av-mv5ll9p6-7de5917b6a9c6055c14a65db7bf229fd '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>Personal net worth cap for a disadvantaged owner, after exclusions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-oikzya-4f9b7f20edee5f4dfde77ccabaf66e6c\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-oikzya-4f9b7f20edee5f4dfde77ccabaf66e6c{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-oikzya-4f9b7f20edee5f4dfde77ccabaf66e6c{\nwidth:23.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:14px 14px 14px 14px;\npadding:18px 18px 18px 18px;\nbackground-color:#f4f7fb;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-oikzya-4f9b7f20edee5f4dfde77ccabaf66e6c .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:2%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-oikzya-4f9b7f20edee5f4dfde77ccabaf66e6c av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_full  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av-mv6z9i45-1464a0b4917fa52cc80915da94c792dc av-slideshow-ui  avia-builder-el-47  avia-builder-el-no-sibling ' ><ul class='avia-timeline avia-timeline-vertical av-milestone-placement-left avia-timeline- avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-timeline-animate'>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-av_timeline_item-9a225cdcb89458ef85f18efa74d86b98 av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-odd'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-june-2025' ><strong>June 2025<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon milestone-icon-hasborder avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='cd' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"29\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 32\" 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0-3.392 1.408t-1.408 3.392 1.408 3.392 3.392 1.408z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>Every active participant, about 4,300 firms, was told to send the SBA financial records going back three years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-av_timeline_item-d75af0d2422a7819dc01d1208fa95fd0 av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-odd'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-january-march-2026' ><strong>January\u2013March 2026<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon milestone-icon-hasborder avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon 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id='av-svg-desc-11'>Cd<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.72 1.28q6.080 0 10.4 4.32t4.32 10.4-4.32 10.4-10.4 4.32-10.4-4.32-4.32-10.4 4.32-10.4 10.4-4.32zM14.72 20.8q1.984 0 3.392-1.408t1.408-3.392q0-2.048-1.376-3.424t-3.424-1.376q-1.984 0-3.392 1.408t-1.408 3.392 1.408 3.392 3.392 1.408z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>A final rule took effect ending the presumption that a person&#8217;s race or ethnicity makes them socially disadvantaged. Individual owners who apply now have to prove social disadvantage themselves; entity-owned firms aren&#8217;t affected. Pending applications from individual owners are now being returned for resubmission under the revised test.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6hfbiya-51dad0adb51fbcd948371587b30ed329\">\n#top .flex_column.av-6hfbiya-51dad0adb51fbcd948371587b30ed329{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-6hfbiya-51dad0adb51fbcd948371587b30ed329{\nborder-width:1px;\nborder-color:#ccc8b1;\nborder-style:solid;\nborder-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\nbackground-color:#fbf5e6;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-6hfbiya-51dad0adb51fbcd948371587b30ed329{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6hfbiya-51dad0adb51fbcd948371587b30ed329 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5mievl-1283fb45548ea40530077dcca54eab49\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-mv5mievl-1283fb45548ea40530077dcca54eab49 .iconlist_icon{\ncolor:#cba24a;\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-mv5mievl-1283fb45548ea40530077dcca54eab49 .iconlist_icon svg:first-child{\nstroke:#cba24a;\nfill:#cba24a;\nheight:15px;\nwidth:15px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-icon-list-container.av-mv5mievl-1283fb45548ea40530077dcca54eab49 .av_iconlist_title{\nfont-size:15px;\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-mv5mievl-1283fb45548ea40530077dcca54eab49  avia-builder-el-49  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small av-mv5mievl-1283fb45548ea40530077dcca54eab49 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mv5mgnan-df0680f506dec26ad22cfc4d332e48f8 avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_svg_icon='info-circled' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"29\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-12' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-12' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-12'>Info-circled<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-12'>Info-circled<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.528 1.28q6.080-0.064 10.432 4.16t4.48 10.304q0.064 6.080-4.192 10.464t-10.336 4.512q-6.080 0.064-10.464-4.192t-4.448-10.336q-0.128-6.080 4.16-10.464t10.368-4.448zM16.192 6.144q-1.344 0-2.080 0.768t-0.736 1.6q-0.064 0.896 0.48 1.408t1.568 0.512q1.216 0 1.952-0.704t0.736-1.728q0-1.856-1.92-1.856zM12.352 25.152q0.96 0 2.688-0.832t3.392-2.496l-0.576-0.768q-1.536 1.152-2.304 1.152-0.448 0-0.128-1.216l1.344-5.12q0.832-3.072-0.704-3.072-0.96 0-2.848 0.928t-3.68 2.4l0.512 0.832q1.664-1.088 2.368-1.088 0.384 0 0 1.088l-1.152 4.864q-0.832 3.328 1.088 3.328z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: &lt;strong&gt;The takeaway:&lt;\/strong&gt; expect closer review of every application, keep three years of tax returns and financial statements organized and document your social disadvantage case carefully before you apply.\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  av_inherit_color' ><strong>The takeaway:<\/strong> expect closer review of every application, keep three years of tax returns and financial statements organized and document your social disadvantage case carefully before you apply.<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6cjmxrm-59db787d23f2955193e61d804181a7e5\">\n#top .flex_column.av-6cjmxrm-59db787d23f2955193e61d804181a7e5{\nmargin-top:25px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-6cjmxrm-59db787d23f2955193e61d804181a7e5{\nmargin-top:25px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6cjmxrm-59db787d23f2955193e61d804181a7e5 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-60a439e-a6931c6766541e0c75cc82f9654ec8e4\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-60a439e-a6931c6766541e0c75cc82f9654ec8e4 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:13px;\ncolor:#2d3748;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60a439e-a6931c6766541e0c75cc82f9654ec8e4 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>Sources: SBA news releases (2025\u20132026); 91 FR 51568 (August 11, 2026).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='eligibility'  class='avia-section av-mv5n26wz-821c968c9f9c872b548f5ba1f7b3ade3 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-52  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1026'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-mv5n2kov-6fd31ce7453606f13b8102dfc3af4485 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5n2kov-6fd31ce7453606f13b8102dfc3af4485\">\n.flex_column.av-mv5n2kov-6fd31ce7453606f13b8102dfc3af4485{\nwidth:48%;\nmargin-left:0;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mv5n2kov-6fd31ce7453606f13b8102dfc3af4485 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:4%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mv5n2kov-6fd31ce7453606f13b8102dfc3af4485 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-53  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-60ympya-b772b1b2f28cbbe1013d2cd398ec787b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-60ympya-b772b1b2f28cbbe1013d2cd398ec787b{\nmargin:0 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#104179;\nfont-size:38px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-60ympya-b772b1b2f28cbbe1013d2cd398ec787b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-60ympya-b772b1b2f28cbbe1013d2cd398ec787b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:38px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-60ympya-b772b1b2f28cbbe1013d2cd398ec787b .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#104179;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-60ympya-b772b1b2f28cbbe1013d2cd398ec787b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-60ympya-b772b1b2f28cbbe1013d2cd398ec787b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-60ympya-b772b1b2f28cbbe1013d2cd398ec787b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"Sectiontitleheader\"  class='av-special-heading av-60ympya-b772b1b2f28cbbe1013d2cd398ec787b av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-54  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Who Qualifies for 8(a) Certification?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2n78f6-7d2c6bd0385041466b7fb4f6cf9f4283\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2n78f6-7d2c6bd0385041466b7fb4f6cf9f4283 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#2d3748;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2n78f6-7d2c6bd0385041466b7fb4f6cf9f4283 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>The SBA reviews the owners first, then the company. Every point below has to hold true on the day the SBA decides.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5qblls-273573c1cfd6c0e3ceb28402c79505d0\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mv5qblls-273573c1cfd6c0e3ceb28402c79505d0 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mv5qblls-273573c1cfd6c0e3ceb28402c79505d0 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mv5qblls-273573c1cfd6c0e3ceb28402c79505d0 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-4449 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4449 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/fcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/who-qualifies-for-8a-certification.webp\" alt='SBA 8(a) certification eligibility requirements for business owners and common application challenges' title='who-qualifies-for-8a-certification'  height=\"920\" width=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/fcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/who-qualifies-for-8a-certification.webp 580w, https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/fcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/who-qualifies-for-8a-certification-189x300.webp 189w, https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/fcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/who-qualifies-for-8a-certification-444x705.webp 444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mv5n5m0b-0ed15e87bb95afa2cbba2ee85b05c0d6\">\n.av_textblock_section.av-mv5n5m0b-0ed15e87bb95afa2cbba2ee85b05c0d6{\nbackground-color:#fbf5e6;\n}\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mv5n5m0b-0ed15e87bb95afa2cbba2ee85b05c0d6 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\ncolor:#1b2433;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mv5n5m0b-0ed15e87bb95afa2cbba2ee85b05c0d6 '  ><div class='avia_textblock orange-left-border av_inherit_color' ><ul>\n<li><strong>Where applications stall:<\/strong> net worth figures that include excluded assets or miss recent transfers to family, tax returns that don&#8217;t show two years of operating revenue, a partner without disadvantaged status holding outsized control, unpaid federal debts and a social disadvantage statement written for the pre-2026 standard. 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Credit<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-52vfmf6-e08e4525fdf7e2252daebd40ce16c59b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-52vfmf6-e08e4525fdf7e2252daebd40ce16c59b .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\ncolor:#2D3748;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-52vfmf6-e08e4525fdf7e2252daebd40ce16c59b '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>8(a) firms count toward federal small disadvantaged business goals and toward the subcontracting goals large prime contractors report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ryzxe-350dc652177a1c80bc7c3a35346a3f2a\">\n@keyframes av_boxShadowEffect_av-3ryzxe-350dc652177a1c80bc7c3a35346a3f2a-column {\n0%   { box-shadow:  0 0 0 0 rgba(11,42,85,0.07); 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class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-mv5p9892-e50afbb5d23d175ed556e130948eaf53 avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_svg_icon='check' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"21\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-21' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-21' role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-21'>Check<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-21'>Check<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M7.968 27.2q-1.088 0-1.792-0.896l-5.76-7.552q-0.512-0.768-0.384-1.664t0.832-1.472 1.632-0.448 1.504 0.896l3.776 4.928 9.472-15.168q0.512-0.768 1.376-0.96t1.696 0.256q0.768 0.512 0.96 1.376t-0.256 1.696l-11.2 17.92q-0.64 1.024-1.792 1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\" ><div 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Her guidance and explanation made the process smooth\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alan Fleitz<\/strong> \u00b7 Google review<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-shtsy-9d1e22e79f8295abd3b2599529a0ae1d\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-shtsy-9d1e22e79f8295abd3b2599529a0ae1d{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-shtsy-9d1e22e79f8295abd3b2599529a0ae1d{\nwidth:32%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:16px 16px 16px 16px;\npadding:26px 26px 26px 26px;\nbackground-color:#f4f7fb;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-shtsy-9d1e22e79f8295abd3b2599529a0ae1d .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:2%;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.flex_column.av-shtsy-9d1e22e79f8295abd3b2599529a0ae1d{\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-shtsy-9d1e22e79f8295abd3b2599529a0ae1d av_one_third  avia-builder-el-176  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-66bx82-f29742936712f05e307f4731475f4a45\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-66bx82-f29742936712f05e307f4731475f4a45 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-66bx82-f29742936712f05e307f4731475f4a45 '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>&#8220;Peter has been incredibly helpful getting our contractors set up! He is professional, efficient, patient and knowledgeable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Katie Epstein<\/strong> \u00b7 Google review<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-49qsc2-70a3822148d15e4edefca8d6ee62a2ef\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-49qsc2-70a3822148d15e4edefca8d6ee62a2ef{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-49qsc2-70a3822148d15e4edefca8d6ee62a2ef{\nwidth:32%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:16px 16px 16px 16px;\npadding:26px 26px 26px 26px;\nbackground-color:#f4f7fb;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-49qsc2-70a3822148d15e4edefca8d6ee62a2ef .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:2%;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n.flex_column.av-49qsc2-70a3822148d15e4edefca8d6ee62a2ef{\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-49qsc2-70a3822148d15e4edefca8d6ee62a2ef av_one_third  avia-builder-el-178  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-21x79e-dfdbe1ac693201b5c540a8e9414f1ebc\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-21x79e-dfdbe1ac693201b5c540a8e9414f1ebc .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-21x79e-dfdbe1ac693201b5c540a8e9414f1ebc '  ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color' ><p>&#8220;Angel was great to work with. 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It is owned and run by disadvantaged individuals or by an eligible tribe, Alaska Native Corporation, Native Hawaiian Organization or Community Development Corporation. For as long as nine years, it can compete for contracts limited to 8(a) firms and receive sole-source awards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5pgsaz-61705edf801a52b747ae2ded9437c675' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is social disadvantage still presumed?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is social disadvantage still presumed?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is social disadvantage still presumed?\">Is social disadvantage still presumed?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>No. Since September 10, 2026, no individual is presumed socially disadvantaged because of race or ethnicity. Individual applicants now give evidence that, during their lifetime, a U.S. public or private organization disfavored a group they belong to or gave another group an advantage, and certify that this treatment materially harmed their economic opportunities. Current participants don&#8217;t have to requalify on this point, and entity-owned firms aren&#8217;t affected because social disadvantage isn&#8217;t part of their test.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5ph4y1-5aaf360c61cf34f7687d0775a739e51f' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the 8(a) income and net worth limits?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the 8(a) income and net worth limits?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the 8(a) income and net worth limits?\">What are the 8(a) income and net worth limits?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>Each disadvantaged owner needs personal net worth below $850,000, a three-year average of adjusted gross income generally no higher than $400,000 and total assets no higher than $6.5 million. Net worth leaves out home equity, retirement accounts and the owner&#8217;s stake in the applicant firm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5phj9s-7977d4b5505c95a36f4202b99dd3c8a2' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Does the SBA charge to apply?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Does the SBA charge to apply?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Does the SBA charge to apply?\">Does the SBA charge to apply?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>No. Federal Contracting Center charges for its consulting and preparation; see the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerceseo.us\/fcc\/8a-business-development\/#pricing\">pricing section<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5phvig-ee99b028bb6daf70443cb661eb2c5d5d' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How long does 8(a) certification last?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How long does 8(a) certification last?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How long does 8(a) certification last?\">How long does 8(a) certification last?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>As long as nine years from your approval letter: four developmental years followed by five transitional years, with annual reviews along the way. Each firm and owner can take part in the program only once.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5pi7fl-1e9d5f5d3a49474d390c2e2403bb87a0' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I apply if my business is less than two years old?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I apply if my business is less than two years old?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I apply if my business is less than two years old?\">Can I apply if my business is less than two years old?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>Possibly. The SBA may grant an exception to the two-year rule when the owners have substantial management experience and the firm has both a successful record on past contracts and the technical skill, capital and resources its plan requires.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5pimr0-76d9e412705025ec6196ad11ed67ac3b' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What was the 8(a) financial data request?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What was the 8(a) financial data request?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What was the 8(a) financial data request?\">What was the 8(a) financial data request?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>In December 2025, the SBA told every active participant to turn over financial records going back three years, which the SBA tied to its anti-fraud efforts. Firms that missed the deadline were suspended in January 2026, and hundreds faced termination proceedings. Keep your returns, statements and contract records current so you can answer quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5pj21u-baf1db327b40a56628fe8d735ce64dc7' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What happens if the SBA declines my application?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What happens if the SBA declines my application?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What happens if the SBA declines my application?\">What happens if the SBA declines my application?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>There&#8217;s no reconsideration step. If the decline rests only on disadvantage, ownership or control, you can appeal to the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) within 45 days. Either way, you can fix the issues and reapply 90 days after the final decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5pjeo2-93d4fcb769c04dabfa0f5f6733510b9a' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How large can an 8(a) sole-source award be?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How large can an 8(a) sole-source award be?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How large can an 8(a) sole-source award be?\">How large can an 8(a) sole-source award be?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>$5.5 million for most contracts and $8.5 million on manufacturing contracts, under thresholds that took effect October 1, 2025. Firms owned by tribes, Alaska Native Corporations and Native Hawaiian Organizations follow separate rules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5pjs5s-a1c1e535c445310bc9324785b3e63135' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can a nonprofit get 8(a) certification?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can a nonprofit get 8(a) certification?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can a nonprofit get 8(a) certification?\">Can a nonprofit get 8(a) certification?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>No. Only for-profit small businesses can join 8(a), though a for-profit company owned by a tribe, Alaska Native Corporation, Native Hawaiian Organization or Community Development Corporation can apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5pk3cb-62ba198993c8bc1a133981ad2df4cee9' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I hold 8(a) with other certifications?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I hold 8(a) with other certifications?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I hold 8(a) with other certifications?\">Can I hold 8(a) with other certifications?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>Yes. An 8(a) firm can also hold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalcontractingcenter.com\/hubzone-certification\/\">HUBZone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalcontractingcenter.com\/wosb-certification\/\">WOSB<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalcontractingcenter.com\/vosb-sdvosb-certification\/\">SDVOSB<\/a> status if it meets each program&#8217;s rules, which opens more kinds of set-asides.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mv5pk3cb-5-380ebcb53934fdba5ad07818b24ea65e' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is the SBA ending 8(a)?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is the SBA ending 8(a)?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is the SBA ending 8(a)?\">Is the SBA ending 8(a)?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' ><p>No. As of October 2026, the program continues under the revised social disadvantage test, with tighter SBA oversight. 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